Fraud by abuse of position - who to contact

On Tuesday 13th October, financial journalist Iona Bain joined the Morning Live studio to discuss two types of fraud that have been in the news - fraud by abuse of position and payment diversion fraud.

Iona mentioned some examples of fraud by abuse of position and where people should go for help and advice if they are concerned.

If you are worried that your finances are being fraudulently taken advantage of by a carer then you can raise a safeguarding concern with your local authority's adult social care team.

You would generally do this through your council, and you can find your local council contact details by clicking this link, external.

If you are concerned that a solicitor or someone with a power of attorney or guardianship may be misusing their role, you can report your concerns.

In England and Wales you can do this by contacting the Office of the Public Guardian on 0300 456 0300, or by clicking this link, external.

You can contact the Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland) on 01324 678300 or by clicking this link, external.

In Northern Ireland you can contact The Office for Care and Protection, either by calling on 0300 200 7812 or by following this link, external.

If you think that you have been targeted by any type of fraud you should immediately contact your bank, and report your concerns to the relevant body.

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you should report concerns to ReportFraud using this link, external or by calling 0300 123 2040.

To report fraud concerns in Scotland you should call 101 or fill in the Police Scotland Online Reporting Form, which you can access by clicking here, external.